WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Collin County community came together at the Cross Church in Wylie last night to honor the lives of two young victims of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall on May 6th. 11-year-old Daniela Mendoza and 8-year-old Sofia Mendoza were among the eight victims killed. Their mother…… MORE
Nationwide Police Officer Shortage Affected Dallas
(WBAP/KLIF) — A nationwide shortage of police officers is affecting North Texas. With fewer recruits and a large number of police officers changing professions or retiring, police departments are finding it difficult to fill their patrol cars. Police departments across the country are dealing with a shortage of officers to maintain an adequate workforce. Texas…… MORE
Dallas City Promotes Summer Youth Safety
(WBAP/KLIF) — The city of Dallas is implementing a successful crime deterrent this summer. The city began the Summer of Safety campaign, last year, aiming to reduce crime by providing programs for area youth to keep them engaged in wholesome activities. According to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, the plan worked, by noticeably reducing crime during…… MORE
Ken Paxton Going After Hotel Chain Hidden Fees
(WBAP/KLIF) — The state of Texas is suing one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Attorney general Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation for allegedly engaging in deceptive advertising practices in violation of the state’s consumer protection laws. The lawsuit specifies the practice of charging consumers mandatory hidden fees, such as resort…… MORE
Allen Shooting Survivor: “Evil is not going to Win”
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the injured victim’s in the May 6 shooting at Allen Premium Outlets is telling his story Eight people were killed by a gunman at the outlet mall, before he was killed by Police. A number of people were injured and taken to local hospitals. Irvin Walker was the first patient…… MORE